Method for enabling unlocking of a vehicle door of a vehicle

The method addresses the stress and discomfort of unlocking vehicle doors by providing in-vehicle cues for optimal door unlocking, ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience.

EP4485403B1Active Publication Date: 2025-11-26VOLVO CAR CORP
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Application Number
EP2023181857
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-27
Publication Date
2025-11-26
Estimated Expiration
2043-06-27

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Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method (100) for enabling unlocking of a vehicle door (2) of a vehicle (1), the method (100) comprising: - receiving a signal indicative of an intention of a person for opening the vehicle door (2) from outside the vehicle (1), - providing an indication (14) of an input means (12) inside the vehicle (1) upon receival of the signal, the input means (12) being configured operable by a passenger inside the vehicle (1) and the input means (12) being configured to unlock the vehicle door (2) based on an operation by the passenger. The disclosure further relates to a corresponding computer program product (6), system (7) and vehicle (1).
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